Story: Out and About
Business: Avanti Skin and Liposculpture  
City: Denver
Word Count - 1140

Facing the World Beautiful 

by Pam North

     Cellulite - that dreaded, hard-to-eliminate, dimpled orange-peel look to the skin - is the bane of nearly every woman's existence. The lotions/potions and massage methods of externally treating cellulite give at best a minimal, short-term improvement in appearance because trying to resolve the condition from the surface simply doesn't work. Cellulite is a structural problem beneath the skin which requires focusing on the architecture of the problem. Structural fibrous bonds beneath the skin are the culprit, trapping pockets of fat and creating a dimpled appearance on the skin's surface. Clearly a better approach is needed to eliminate cellulite, and AVANTI Advanced Skin Care Center in Boulder is offering exciting new technology to accomplish precisely that.
     AVANTI is in its sixth year in Boulder, and Dr. Steven A. Schlosser, founder and medical director of the center, has announced that he is the only surgeon in the Colorado area north of Denver to offer two new cutting-edge procedures in the cosmetic realm. He touts Cellulaze as a breakthrough technology that can banish severe cellulite with just one treatment, effectively modifying the structure of cellulite in a gentle, minimally invasive procedure with longer lasting, clinically significant improvement. Using Cynosure's proprietary Sidelight laser fiber, Cellulaze thermally attacks the brittle structural fibers, targets the pockets of bulging fat, and thickens and elasticizes the inner layer of the skin, bringing measurable improvement that lasts twelve months or more.
     Dr. Schlosser also advocates MiXto SX CO2 fractional laser, which delivers a therapeutic matrix of tiny beams of light energy (each about the size of a hair) to the top and middle layers of the skin. The laser has many levels of depth and power, allowing it to be used from mild micro-peel to full-depth. Benefits are immediate shrinkage of damaged skin,  softening of lines and wrinkles,  removal of age/brown spots, and new collagen production of up to six months following treatment. Dr. Schlosser cautions that one must be informed when comparing MiXto with technologies offered in other offices, where often CO2 fractional erbium laser is being used, which is lower level fractional CO2 technology. He encourages those seeking cosmetic therapy to do their homework, and check what's really being offered. MiXto SX has the advantage of achieving skin resurfacing with less discomfort, minimal anesthesia, faster recovery, and lower cost. The MiXto SX technology allows for a variety of uses and maximal benefits in treating the many disorders associated with skin aging by stimulating the formation of new skin collagen, and significantly improving the tightness and texture of the skin. The treatment alleviates years of sun damage, restoring a more youthful, even skin tone. 
     AVANTI offers other cosmetic services. VASER lipo, for smaller areas of flabbiness, uses patented high-frequency ultrasound technology to remove fat, and to smooth and tone skin. Smart Lipo melts the superficial cellulite just beneath the skin. Both procedures require little down time for the patient. Liposculpture, a combination of both Vaser and Smartlipo, is used to treat larger areas for more dramatic fat extraction and skin tightening in areas such as thighs, buttocks, flanks, bellies, and upper arms. The laser procedure, performed under local anesthesia, converts fat to an oily liquid similar to melted butter, which then is removed through a tiny 1-millimeter incision, leaving no scarring. Some limited bruising and swelling may occur immediately after liposculpture, but the recovery period is very minimal. Dr. Schlosser pointed out that liposculpture is far less invasive than traditional liposuction, and thus is a preferable alternative. 
     Dr. Schlosser's patients are enthusiastic about the results from their treatments. One patient, Lisa, had liposculpture on her flanks and legs, and she attested to the fact that it was a simple, painless procedure, with a quick, one-day recovery, and brought excellent results. She complimented Dr. Schlosser and his staff, saying, “ I absolutely adore everyone in that office. They took great care of me, and I highly recommend them.”  Liz was similarly delighted. She had Smartlipo, and commented, “Beauty is an ongoing, caretaking thing. One learns to stay out of the sun so as not to look like a hound dog, but sometimes more dramatic help is needed. It's important that calibrated lasers are used for evenness in intensity, that the equipment is properly maintained, and that the staff is highly trained.” She also had MiXto SX, and liked the way it resurfaced her skin and eliminated brown spots, large pores and crow's feet. She plans to avail herself of the center's services in the future.
     Facials also are available, and can combine microdermabrasion, skin peels, steam cleaning and extraction. Other services include hair removal, botox injections, dermal fillers, high-frequency wands, and blue light treatments. Single treatments and packages are available. Pharmaceutical products, containing highly-effective ingredients, are offered for sale for patrons to continue effective skin care at home. The high and dry Colorado climate takes its toll on complexions, and AVANTI can provide solutions for specialized everyday care to keep skin beautiful and glowing.
     Dr. Schlosser professes to work on-site full-time, personally directing all treatments, and determining all laser parameters and skin care procedures. He provides thorough consultations with his clients, so that they will be knowledgeable on all factors of their treatments and get the best results. He became an advocate for non-invasive skin renewal in 2001 when his own badly sun-damaged skin was repaired and restored to health. Dr. Schlosser is an experienced medical professional with over thirty-three years of experience. He is Phi Beta Kappa at Lafayette College, a graduate of Georgetown Medical School, and trained at Tufts University in Boston. He is Board Certified and Lifetime Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and received his aesthetic training in Los Angeles. Prior to coming to Boulder, Dr. Schlosser was in practice for many years in Los Angeles at Santa Monica/UCLA Medical Center before moving to Boulder.”
     Dr. Schlosser also performs Cosmetic Vaginal Rejuvenation (CVR), often referred to as the Mommy Makeover, and he has had extensive experience in complex vaginal/pelvic floor surgery. Procedures include vaginoplasty (vaginal tightening), labiaplasty (reshaping the genital lips), removal of scar tissue, and correction of problems that are congenital or caused by childbearing. Vaginal/pelvic improvement can correct and increase sexual function and enjoyment, and enhance vaginal appearance. 
     AVANTI Skin Care and Rejuvenation Center of Boulder addresses beauty and health needs using superior technology and facilities, with treatments by experienced and professional medical experts. The staff is dedicated to skin wellness, excellent customer care, privacy and comfort, and repeatedly exceeding patients' expectations. The clinic decor is reminiscent of a classy spa, with spacious rooms and a tranquil, inviting atmosphere. The center is located in the Water Street Building on the third floor. 
 
AVANTI Advanced Skin Care Center 
2595 Canyon Boulevard, Ste. #350 and #360
Boulder, CO  80302
(303) 440-7546
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